Soft-sole shoe.



T. J. ALDRIDGR SOFT SOLE SHOE. APPLICATION FILED NOV. 4. 1909.

979,240. Patented Dec. 20, 1910.

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UITE STATES FAT NT FFKQ THOMAS J. ALDRIDGE, OF ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, ASSIGNOB 0E ONE-HALE TO IVIATTHEV A. REILLY, OF ROCHESTER, NEW YORK.

SOFT-SOLE SHOE.

To all whom "it may concern:

Be it known that I, THOMAS J. ALDRIDGE, a citizen of the United States, residing at Rochester, in the county of Monroe and State of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Soft-Sole Shoes, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in shoes, more particularly, however, to soft sole shoes wherein the same are constructed to promote wear and efficiency thereof.

The present invention contemplates the process of constructing a shoe of this type and character that will present a smooth and finished surface at all times during the wearing thereof.

I am aware that heretofore it has been proposed to split the edges of soles and secure the upper to one side of said split, but it is the object of the present invention to employ a comparatively thick sole with the accompanying effective protection of the foot and yet provide for the maximum flexibility thereof. Y

Vith the above and other objects in View this invention consists in the construction, combination, and arrangement of parts, all as hereinafter more fully described, claimed, and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein Figure 1 is a transverse section of a shoe sole constructed after my improved method; Fig. 2 is similar view showing the first step in the process of attaching the upper to the same; Fig. 3 is likewise a transverse section setting forth the last step in the process of manufacture thereof.

Throughout the following detail descrip tion and on the several figures of the drawings similar parts are referred to by like reference characters.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed November 4, 1909.

Patented Dec. 20, 1910.

erial No. 526,239.

said channels being of sufficient depth to entirely contain two thicknesses of the upper, consequently preventing the same from wearing against the surface of the ground.

In the first step of the process of manufacture of a shoe of this type and character the upper is attached thereto in the position shown in Fig. 2, the part of the surface marked a being the tread, the stitch being sewed directly through the base Z) of the flange. After this step in the process the upper is turned as set forth in Fig. 3, thus completely covering the entire lower side of the stitch and preventing the same from becoming worn through. In use the flanges 7) will be curved slightly upward, and consequently prevent a great deal of wear upon the upper contained in the channel.

This process of attaching the upper to the sole of a shoe is particularly advantageous, due to the strength and wear obtained therefrom, and further is particularly adapted to soft sole shoes.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed as new is:

An article of manufacture comprising a shoe sole having aright angular channel formed in its under side about the edge of the tread thereof, said channel being of sufficient depth to contain twice the thickness of an upper, an upper having its edge seated against the flange formed by said channel, straight stitching passing through the edge of the upper and said flange, the upper being turned after said stitching is inserted and completely covering the under side of the stitching, the edge of said upper being contained entirely within said channel, the sole and flanges being flexible but remaining normally horizontal.

In testimony whereof I afiiX my signature in presence of two witnesses.

THOMAS J. ALDRIDGE.

Witnesses:

HENRY R. GLYNN, NELLIE VAN ALSTYNE. 

